ESG News from Leading Brands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Brands Give Employees Time Off to Focus on Mental Health

Sep 3, 2021 12:30 PM ET

Today we examine brands that are giving employees a full work week off to focus on their mental health and tackle burnout.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Letter from Northern Trust's Connie L. Lindsey and Michael O'Grady

Sep 3, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings and City of El Segundo Celebrate Completion of Roller Hockey Rink

Sep 3, 2021 12:00 PM ET

AEG’s LA Kings and the City of El Segundo recently celebrated the completion of the city’s roller hockey rink renovation project, made possible through the LA Kings support and $75,000 donation

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Platform - The World's First 5G- And AI-Enabled Drone Platform

Sep 3, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The demand for drone response to natural disasters and emergencies is growing rapidly, and cutting-edge camera features combined with AI and 5G make the Qualcomm Flight ideal for addressing public safety threats in new, effective ways.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Honoring Everyday Humanitarians

Sep 3, 2021 11:40 AM ET

In honor of World Humanitarian Day, FedEx asked the humanitarian relief agencies we work with year-round to send stories about one of their aid workers so we could honor them by spotlighting their work.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mondelēz International Prices Inaugural Green Bond Offering

Sep 3, 2021 11:05 AM ET

Mondelēz International intends to allocate the net proceeds from the offering to eligible projects that further the company’s commitment to more sustainably sourced ingredients, reducing waste in packaging, and tackling climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Companies Step Up to Support U.S. Students Returning to School

Sep 3, 2021 11:00 AM ET

It could take years to fully understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. students and schools. But educators and experts already know that as schools reopen, families and educators are still in the throes of financial uncertainty and academic struggles, and the needs are extensive.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

5G Is Putting a Whole New Woodstock on the Map - T-Mobile Crowns Hometown Techover Winner

Sep 3, 2021 11:00 AM ET

T-Mobile names Woodstock, IL as the inaugural T-Mobile Hometown Techover winner, scoring a $3 million technology upgrade including a $200,000 grant, 5G network enhancements, a free concert featuring Florida Georgia Line … and so much more.

Innovation & Technology

Worldwide Olympic Partners Helping to Make Tokyo 2020 Most Innovative Olympic Games Ever

Sep 3, 2021 10:40 AM ET

The Olympic Games have always been a catalyst and showcase for innovation, and when Tokyo last hosted the event, in 1964, it saw satellites used to relay live pictures to a global audience for the first time, as well as the debuts of close-pickup microphones and slow-motion replays.

Environment

Rebecca Leber: Breaking Down Biden's Climate Plan

Sep 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The infrastructure bill currently being negotiated in Congress includes some important climate-related allocations.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar Overview: From Resilience to Opportunity: 2021 Barometer Report Shows Supply Chain Sustainability Pays Off Through the Crisis and Beyond

Sep 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Procurement and sustainability teams alike are groping for guidance on how they can rebuild more resilient supply chains in the wake of a calamitous year. This presents an opportune time to review, compare, and improve strategies and practices.

Environment

Herbal Essences and TerraCycle® “Renew the Forest” Partnership to Plant 60,000+ Trees and Donate 20 Benches Made from Recycled Hair Care Packaging to Nature Preserves Maintained by The Nature Conservancy

Sep 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Herbal Essences and TerraCycle announce the installment of 20 benches made from recycled hair care packaging, in three nature preserves maintained by The Nature Conservancy and the planting of over 60,000 trees throughout the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Health Foundation Donates $1 Million to Support Residents of Louisiana Affected by Hurricane Ida

Sep 3, 2021 9:25 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Industry Briefing: Climate Reporting Prototype Standard With CDSB, VRF, CDP & GRI

Sep 3, 2021 5:00 AM ET

The path to a sustainable future is through the alignment of standards to a global system, which harnesses the unique power of the capital markets to change our global trajectory.

Green Infrastructure

Making Transportation Systems Safer and More Sustainable With Connectivity

Sep 2, 2021 5:45 PM ET

With ultra-high-speed connectivity, greater reliability, and lower latency, 5G provides a platform for innovation that brings tremendous opportunities to improve efficiencies and achieve tangible sustainability benefits.

Innovation & Technology

Delos Special Report: A HEPA Filter Does Not Guarantee HEPA Efficiency Outcomes in Portable Air Purifiers

Sep 2, 2021 5:45 PM ET

Delos, a wellness real-estate and technology company, commissioned LMS Technologies, Inc., an independent, accredited laboratory to test five readily available consumer air purification devices with a HEPA filter inside them.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast Announces Exclusive Premiere of Founding In Color - A Docuseries About Black and Latino Founders - On Xfinity's Black Experience Channel and Latino Destination On X1

Sep 2, 2021 5:00 PM ET

Comcast is excited to announce the exclusive premiere of the docuseries, Founding in Color, arriving Thursday, September 9, 2021, on its Black Experience on Xfinity, X1 on demand, Flex, and the Xfinity Stream app.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CASE Construction Equipment Certified as Madhya Pradesh's Best Employer Brand for 2021 at World HRD Congress

Sep 2, 2021 5:00 PM ET

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, has been declared as the Best Employer Brand of the state of Madhya Pradesh in India for the second consecutive year.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Governments of India and the United Kingdom Join Forces With UN Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions Michael Bloomberg to Mobilize Private Capital in Support of India's Low-Carbon Transition

Sep 2, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Following today’s India-UK 11th Economic and Financial Dialogue meeting (EFD), the Government of India and Her Majesty’s Government, and UN Special Envoy Michael R. Bloomberg announced a new partnership

Responsible Production & Consumption

KEEN Footwear Launches First Upcycling Certification Program Reducing Industrial Waste

Sep 2, 2021 3:30 PM ET

KEEN, Inc. (KEEN), the global footwear brand on a mission to make the outside inclusive and accessible to all, today announced it will expand its Detox the Planet Initiative with the debut of the KEEN Harvest Certified Program, a tiered program designed to reduce industrial waste by upcycling it into shoes.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Working Capital Innovation Fund (WCIF) Makes Pioneering Investment in Honest Jobs Holdings Ltd

Sep 2, 2021 3:15 PM ET

The Working Capital Innovation Fund (WCIF) announced today a $500,000 investment in Honest Jobs Holdings Ltd, a Hong-Kong based responsible recruitment holding company.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight Technologies Named #1 for Workers in Its Industry by JUST Capital

Sep 2, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Keysight Technologies has shown a strong commitment to instituting policies that prioritize workers, one of the top priorities of the American public when it comes to just business behavior.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation $50,000 Donation Supports Red Cross Efforts Following Hurricane Ida and Afghanistan Events

Sep 2, 2021 3:00 PM ET

Rockwell Automation has made a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support the organization’s Hurricane Ida disaster relief efforts and humanitarian relief efforts for military, veterans, and evacuees

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

As Disasters Mount, We're Extending Our Support

Sep 2, 2021 2:30 PM ET

Between Sept. 2-8, we’ll match customer donations dollar-for-dollar up to $5 million or until the campaign ends, for a total contribution of up to $10 million.

Social Impact & Volunteering

American Airlines Flight Attendants Reflect on Flying a Civil Reserve Air Fleet Mission

Sep 2, 2021 2:15 PM ET

Thousands of American Airlines flight attendants volunteer each year to crew flights of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, a U.S. government program that provides the Department of Defense with additional aircraft capacity in times of national crisis.